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  1. effektor

    Colt .45

    Checotah, I do have a Marlin in .45 Colt. Might have to look into that... I have a Norinco 97 and a Colt 1911 100th anniversary that I can't get enough of. Nice stable BTW, my .45 addiction tends more to the ACP variety.
  2. effektor

    Colt .45

    I always liked the idea of the Wild Bunch shoots. 1911s and 1897 Winchesters. :P
  3. effektor

    Are Pipe Smokers Hat People?

    Baseball cap unless I'm camping or working in the yard. I'm reaching the age where I can wear other types of hats without people making assumptions about my personality, so that might change. :lol:
  4. effektor

    Colt .45

    Seems like the only Colts that ever come up for sale around here are 6"+ bbl. I would love a 4" .45 or .357 or a snub .38. I'll probably end up settling for a Smith in .45 to go with my Marlin lever gun. I prefer my single actions to be auto loaders. :-)
  5. effektor

    Seeking Advice on Giving Advice (Pipe Related)

    He smokes a pipe for a different reason than you. Enjoy your tobacco in your way and maybe offer some with a bit of advice on packing and cadence for it.
  6. effektor

    New Members, Introduce Yourself!

    Hi folks I'm Kevin from Detroit. I started smoking pipes at the end of high school when cigarettes were getting expensive, almost $2 a pack! I smoked pipes on and off for many years and quit cigarettes completely. Recently I went to dig out my first and favorite pipe and found it had disappeared...
  7. effektor

    Shotgun Advice

    The Mossberg has a steel bolt, like the 870. The receiver is alloy, but this isn't an issue with durability since the bolt locks to the barrel and the pressure is contained there. I shot thousands of rounds through mine and it was just as tight as the day I bought it. The problem is that alloy...
  8. effektor

    Shotgun Advice

    I'm in the carbine camp when it comes to home defense but if you really want a shotgun, all of the big 3 are great. I had a 590 but sold it because I never shot it and as I mentioned, prefer a rifle for home defense. It was rugged and reliable but I have had some ammo that the brass swelled...
  9. effektor

    Pipe Ashtray and Pipe Rest Home Remedy?

    You could try Sugru, a hand moldable silicon putty. There is even a home made version made from corn starch and silicon sealant. Those leather rests are neat, I might make a few for around the house.
  10. effektor

    How do I Ensure a Sweet Smoke

    I use neutral spirits to clean my pipes, so I'm not familiar with the effects the flavoring has. I am however familiar with Aguardiente and can see where it might impart a bitter taste! If that left the pipe tasting sweet, anything should. :D